Buds and young shoots consist principally of embryonic tissue and, thus, enclose all the genetic
information required for the development of the adult plant. In addition to containing vitamins,
oligo-elements, and minerals, buds and young shoots are richer in nucleic acids and growth hormones than
other plant tissues. They also contain other active substances, such as auxins and gibberellins, which will
disappear once a plant reaches a certain stage in its growth